What bull should I use on a 85% Maine cow to make show calf Mamas

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BAS

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I understand that my idea of Gelbvieh might not work. I'am new at this and want to breed show calves for my grand children.
 

BAS

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Would you suggest the bull, this cow is 10 and I need to flush to get as many as possible
 

Till-Hill

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I'd 2nd eye candy and Select Sires has sexed semen on Capiche. He is very impressive for a shorty and would get you 90% heifer calves if your going to flush that'd be my route to take.......
 

vc

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Are you trying to breed for show Calves this round or show calf mammas.

I you are trying to breed for show calf mammas I would look at some of the more stylish Angus bulls like Northern Improvement or his son Cowboy Troy. You may want to try some Sim-Angus like 3-D or WLTR Renegade 40U. You could even go with the Who Made Who Clone to get good club calf mammas.

Do you know if your cows are carriers or not if they are clean you have alto of options
If you want Steers from this go round with out you could go Jake's Proud Jazz, (there are alto of shorthorn experts here I am not one of them)
Clubby bulls Tiger woods, Unforgiven, Walks on water, Invincible, I am legend, My turn, or try Captain Morgan.

you know what your cows look like and what they might need to add.
 

johnmetzger

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Heat Wave will still give you a little shot of Maine (25%). Make sure you pay attention as to what HW semen your buying.
 
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